Teacher of Physics
King Edward VI Aston School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B6 6DJ8 days remaining to apply
Job start date
28 April 2025
Closing date
30 January 2025 at 9am
Date listed
15 January 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Physics
Working pattern
- Full time, part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS1 - UPS3
What skills and experience we're looking for
i. This is a permanent, full-time appointment (part time available for the right candidate) effective from 28th April 2025, with a salary payable from MPS1-UPS3. Applications are welcome from teachers at any stage in their career including Early Career Teachers.
ii. The successful applicant will be required to teach Physics throughout the age range. They will also have responsibility for a form and deliver their fortnightly form period.
iii. We are seeking to appoint a committed & enthusiastic teacher who enjoys working as a member of a team and is constantly seeking ways in which they can improve on their current practice. A positive attitude towards the use of IT is essential. The successful applicant will have good self-organisational skills, a sound knowledge and understanding of health & safety requirements, be a competent and confident user of IT and able to work independently as well as a member of a team.
iv. Physics is taught as a separate science from Year 8 and all students study GCSE Physics. The subject is one of the most popular at A-Level with three classes in each of years 12 & 13. The post holder is line managed by the Subject Leader for Physics. Large numbers of students go on to thrive at A-level in a well-respected and supportive department.
v. There are nine dedicated science laboratories and a science staff room where all science staff have a desk. All staff receive a school laptop for work use. Each science (Biology, Chemistry & Physics) has its own technician and prep room.
vi. Applicants who wish to be considered for interview must submit a completed application form, CVs will not be accepted and candidates who apply using any other type of application form will not be considered. Applicants must include on the application form the names and contact details of two referees one of whom must be their most recent employer. References from friends, family and acquaintances are not acceptable. The application form and job description for the position can be found on the school’s web site (www.keaston.bham.sch.uk)
vii. The school takes its responsibilities towards student safeguarding as a paramount concern. All candidates called for interview can expect to be asked questions with regard to student safeguarding and well-being while the successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure & Barring Services (DBS) check.
viii. The closing date for applications is 9.00am on Thursday 30th January 2025 with interviews scheduled to take place week commencing 3rd February 2025
ix. Please do not hesitate to contact the school at vacancies@ast.kevibham.org if you require any further information in respect of this appointment.
What the school offers its staff
As a grammar school, we are privileged to work with able learners with a thirst for knowledge. It is equally important to note that successful applicants would join a school with kindness and integrity at the heart of our values system. We pride ourselves on being a friendly and inclusive school in which you can develop the love for your subject and share it with keen learners. Further benefits of working at Aston include a tailored CPD programme, a first-class free fitness studio and inspirational colleagues who share a passion for teaching.
King Edward VI Aston School is one of the six King Edward VI Grammar Schools in Birmingham and a member of the King Edward VI MAT. The school is committed to safeguarding the wellbeing of its students and the successful candidate will be required to undertake DBS and Prohibition checks.
Commitment to safeguarding
King Edward VI Aston School is one of the six King Edward VI Grammar Schools in Birmingham and a member of the King Edward VI MAT.
The school is committed to safeguarding the wellbeing of its students and the successful candidate will be required to undertake DBS and Prohibition checks.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to vacancies@ast.kevibham.org
CVs are not accepted.
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About King Edward VI Aston School
- School type
- Academy, Christian, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 999 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- King Edward VI Aston School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- vacancies@ast.kevibham.org
- Phone number
- 0121 327 1130
King Edward VI Aston School is one of the six King Edward VI Grammar Schools in Birmingham and a member of the King Edward VI MAT.
The school is committed to safeguarding the well being of its students and successful candidates will be required to undertake DBS and Prohibition checks.
Arranging a visit to King Edward VI Aston School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@ast.kevibham.org.
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